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    Need advise: Nvidia 9400 needed for me???

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by auchengyu, Nov 17, 2006.

  1. auchengyu

    auchengyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Dear all..

    now I have need another advise from you guys...
    I am planning to buy Inspiron 9400 (or 6400)...
    and I do play games, but the question is:

    for Counter Strike 1.6, Warcraft Frozen Throne (and in the near future Counter Strike Source). Do I really need NVIDIA Go 7800 GS videocard?
    Or is the ATI X1400 256MB enough, to play above games AT MAX resolution without lag????

    I really need your guys' advise >.<......

    Cheng
     
    auchengyu, Nov 17, 2006
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  2. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    You don`t really need a 7800 card for that, but if two years down the line you want to play Warcraft IV or Starcraft II or something, that x1400 will only render you a nice slideshow.
     
    Ice-Tea, Nov 17, 2006
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  3. auchengyu

    auchengyu Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmmm..so x14000 ATI can't be used for new games in the future at MAX resolution???
     
    auchengyu, Nov 17, 2006
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    zolo Notebook Evangelist

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    I had an E1505, the reason I got it over the 9400 was because I thoguht the X1400 would run games I usally play at decent framerates. I usually play America's Army online, Fear, Oblivion, offline. But I sold it and got a 9400 with 7900GS. If you're a student, then the 6400 is a better choice I guess, otherwise the 9400 would be the way to go. If you're a gamer, then why go with the lower end gfx card!
     
    zolo, Nov 17, 2006
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